The Neag School of Education this week welcomes Stephen Slota as an assistant professor-in-residence of educational technology, with a joint appointment in the School of Fine Arts Department of Digital Media and Design.

WHUS (Neag School’s Erik Hines and doctoral student Paul Singleton are interviewed about black male research, ScHOLA2RS House, and more)

Sandra Chafouleas, a professor of educational psychology at University of Connecticut who wrote the introduction to that issue of the journal along with one of its key studies, has reviewed successful approaches to professional development for staff, noting that it starts with teaching staff members more about trauma.

The Walrus (Neag School’s James Kaufman and Ron Beghetto are quoted about creativity in the classroom)

Don’t assume a post or picture is private just because you’ve tightened up your privacy settings, says James C. Kaufman, PhD, an educational psychologist at the University of Connecticut and head of the Div. 46 Media Watch Committee.

Parents (Neag School’s James Kaufman is quoted about creating creative kids)

Biden’s Briefing (Neag School prof. Shaun Dougherty’s article on career and technical education was read by Joe Biden) 

“As a new school year begins, educators, families and students are gearing up with high aspirations for a successful year. However, relatively overnight we have witnessed significant changes in societal and global norms that are in sheer opposition to the norms and practices we promote in our schools. Specifically, the presidential election was associated with reports of unprecedented negativity, intolerance and disrespect,” says George Sugai.

“There’s a certain pride that I think students take, and staff takes, at a magnet school because they’re doing something a little more special,” Casey Cobb said. “They’re focused on some theme, and that’s distinct from a traditional kind of comprehensive curriculum.”

Congratulations to our Neag School alumni, faculty, staff, and students on their continued accomplishments inside and outside the classroom.